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‘Like a Home Game’

Oxford High graduate Kristin Booth has a team-high two sacks this season, his senior season with Southern Miss. (USM athletics photo)

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State’s homecoming will be like a homecoming for Southern Miss defender and Oxford graduate Booth. By Joe Medley Jacksonville State will celebrate homecoming on Saturday, but not exclusively. One Southern Miss player views Saturday’s 2 p.m. game on Burgess-Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium similarly, “When I saw them on the schedule, I […]

Prep Volleyball

Prep Volleyball

Calhoun County, AL – Parris comes back from injury, helps Pleasant Valley to victory. Ohatchee sweeps tri. Alexandria, Donohom Weaver pick up area victories. Oxford falls in five-set heartbreaker.   SAND ROCK — Ella Parris came back from a back injury and helped Pleasant Valley deafeat Sand Rock 25-10, 25-11, 25-22 in area play on Tuesday. […]

Jax State Defense Prepares for Southern Miss Challenge

Jax State football

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State football is gearing up for its upcoming non-conference game against Southern Miss, with a focus on making strides defensively. Coming off a tough stretch, head coach Rich Rodriguez has acknowledged improvements but is looking for more from his team as they face a tough opponent at home. Reflecting on the team’s […]

This Week’s Schedule

This week’s schedule

Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Sept 16-21. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or [email protected]. Football FRIDAY, Sept. 20 Alexandria at Oneona Hokes Bluff at Anniston Sylacauga at Central-Clay Cherokee County at White Plains Cleburne County at Booker T. Washington Coosa Christian at Susan Moore Donoho at […]

‘Pros vs. Joes’

Teammates Garrett Burgess (left) and Taylor McCullum celebrate Sunday at Anniston Country Club, after winning the 45th Sunny King Charity Classic. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Anniston, AL – Seeing themselves as underdogs, Burgess-McCullum keep challengers at bay, finish strong to win 45th Sunny King Charity Classic by three strokes. By Joe Medley Garrett Burgess moved to Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., a year ago, and the Sunny King Charity Classic regular who teamed with Cypress Hathorn to win the 2013 Tourney […]

Calhoun County Prep Volleyball

Prep Volleyball

Calhoun County, AL – Donoho sweeps to title of Donoho Classic, and Jacksonville goes 3-1. Oxford goes 3-1 in Husky Challenge, and Munford wins silver bracket. Cherokee County runner up in Fort Payne Invitational.   Donoho swept to the championship of the Donoho Classic on Saturday, beating Glencoe 25-17, 21-25, 15-13, Altamont 25-4, 25-7, Weaver 25-17, […]

Soaker

The team of Garrett Burgess (left) and Taylor McCullum weathered a wet second round to maintain their one-stroke Sunny King Charity Classic lead going into Sunday’s final round. (Submitted photo)

Oxford, AL – Downpours had their say in second round of Sunny King Charity Classic, but Burgess/McCullum maintain one-stroke lead. LeCroy/Hughston, Bussey/Montenegro one stroke back, and Cole-Wigington make a move. Late Sunday tee times TIME TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Noon Brennan Clay/Jeremy McGatha Allen Cameron/Marshall Ghee 12:10 p.m. Kevin Daugherty/Chandler Wilborn Seth Parmer/Marcus Harrell 12:20 […]

High-Scoring Anniston Dawgs

Anniston quarterback Damon Pope gets ready to launch a pass against Alexandria on Friday at Alexandria. Anniston won, 40-16. (Photo by Kimberly Ritchie/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Alexandria, AL – Pope, Williams lead the way as Anniston beats Alexandria 40-16, makes it 102 points in Bulldogs’ past two games. This week’s schedule FRIDAY, Sept. 13 Anniston 40, Alexandria 16, FINAL Central-Clay 34, Marbury 3, FINAL Cherokee County 42, Etowah 0, FINAL Cleburne County 28, Talladega 26, FINAL Coosa Christian 42, Falkville 0, […]

Friday Scoreboard

Friday scoreboard

Alabama – High school football scores from around Alabama, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Area scores FRIDAY, Sept. 13 Anniston 40, Alexandria 16, FINAL Central-Clay 34, Marbury 3, FINAL Cherokee County 42, Etowah 0, FINAL Cleburne County 28, Talladega 26, FINAL Coosa Christian 42, Falkville 0, FINAL Wadley 58, Donoho 6, FINAL […]

Prep Football

Saks’ Jacori Avery makes a game-saving interception in the Wildcats’ 26-20 victory at Weaver on Friday. (Photo by Bo Hudgins/For East Alabama Sports Today).

Calhoun County, AL – Avery interception clinches Saks’ victory over Weaver. Cleburne County withstands Talladega comeback for program’s 450th victory. Oxford ups to 4-0. Newton paces Wellborn past Glencoe. Randolph County, Coosa Christian, Jacksonville Christian victorious. Westbrook falls despite 386 rushing yards.   WEAVER — Jacori Avery’s interception stopped Weaver’s last-gasp drive, and Saks beat the […]